Shot Fired During Terrifying Armed Home Invasion in South Windsor

The Windsor Police Service is urgently appealing for information following a violent and highly coordinated home invasion in South Windsor that left residents battered and traumatized.

Violent Midnight Intrusion

The terrifying incident occurred just after midnight on Monday, March 30. According to investigators, three masked suspects, heavily armed with both a shotgun and a handgun, forced their way into a home located in the 600 block of Radisson Court.

Police state this was a targeted attack. Upon entering, the suspects aggressively demanded cash and valuables. The situation quickly escalated into extreme violence.

One occupant was violently pushed and had a firearm pointed directly at their face. When another resident attempted to flee the terrifying scene, they were grabbed by the hair and forcibly dragged back by the suspects.

The assailants then forced a resident to open a safe by striking him with a firearm and threatening his life. During the chaotic confrontation, one gunshot was fired inside the residence. Fortunately, the bullet did not strike anyone.

Stolen Goods and Getaway Vehicle

The suspects successfully robbed the home, fleeing with a "significant amount of money," various pieces of jewellery, and two cellphones.

Investigators discovered the trio fled the scene in a distinct 1973 red Ford Mustang, which was later determined to be a stolen vehicle. Police later located the classic car abandoned in the 100 block of Tecumseh Road East.

During their search of the area where the vehicle was dumped, police successfully recovered a shotgun and a quantity of the stolen cash. The two stolen cellphones were also later tracked by police and seized at a commercial business located in the 2800 block of Dougall Avenue.

Suspect Descriptions Released

Windsor Police are now actively searching for the three suspects, all described as white males:

• Suspect 1: Approximately 6'2" tall, wearing a red sweater, black pants, a black cross-body bag, and a face mask. He was armed with the shotgun.
• Suspect 2: Approximately 5'10" tall, wearing a black ski mask. He was armed with the black handgun.
• Suspect 3: Estimated to be 25 to 30 years old, wearing a black ski mask. He is believed to have been the getaway driver.

Investigators are urging residents in the Radisson Court area to review any surveillance or dash camera footage recorded between midnight and 1:00 a.m. on March 30.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Windsor Police major crimes unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4830. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477 or online at catchcrooks.com.

Securing Valuables Against Targeted Attacks

This incident highlights the dangers of storing large amounts of cash and high-value items at home, making the property a target for organized criminals:

• Limit Cash on Hand: Avoid keeping "significant amounts of money" in your house. Utilize bank safety deposit boxes for large cash reserves and extremely valuable jewelry.
• Conceal Your Safe: If you must use a home safe, ensure it is heavily bolted to the floor or wall studs and hidden from plain sight. A visible safe is an immediate target for armed intruders.
• Use Decoy Safes: Some security experts recommend having a small, easily accessible "decoy" safe containing a small amount of cash to satisfy intruders quickly, while the actual valuables are hidden securely elsewhere.
• Maintain Discretion: Never boast about wealth, cash on hand, or expensive purchases on social media, as this information is frequently used by criminals to select their targets.